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Troops younger than 21 could again buy, use tobacco products under proposed change

The idea would carve out an exception for military members in the federal law setting the minimum age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Arson suspected in Bonhomme Richard fire, defense official says

Arson is suspected as the cause of a July 12 fire that left extensive damage to the USS Bonhomme Richard docked off San Diego, and a U.S. Navy sailor was being questioned as a potential suspect, a senior defense official said Wednesday.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

US resumes airstrikes against Taliban to halt attack on Afghan forces

The U.S. carried out an airstrike against Taliban forces preparing to attack an Afghan checkpoint today, a U.S. military spokesman announced.

By Shawn Snow and Howard Altman

4 years ago

Plan to ban tobacco sales to anyone under 21 will hit the military too

The new rule is included in a must-pass budget bill expected to be voted on this week.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

FBI: ‘Full and complete cooperation’ from Saudi colleagues of slain Pensacola gunman

Investigator said the murderer “legally and lawfully” obtained his weapon — a Glock Model 45 9mm — in Florida.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

Coastie accused of plotting terror attacks wants gun charges dropped

But a federal prosecutor contends other courts already have held that the Second Amendment doesn't cover silencers.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

5 years ago